Background
Conventional friction materials suffer from low friction coefficients, severe thermal fade, brake squeal noise, and heavy metal contamination — critical issues limiting the development of lightweight braking systems.
Research Areas
Copper-Based PM Friction Materials
Development of lightweight automotive copper-based friction materials addressing core technical challenges:
- Optimization of composition for stable friction coefficient
- Resolution of high-temperature thermal fade for improved braking safety
- Elimination of brake squeal noise
- Environmentally friendly formulations avoiding heavy metal pollution
Industrialization
Research outcomes have been commercialized and exported internationally:
- Products primarily exported to Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and Russia
- Compliance with international environmental regulations for brake materials
- Successful technology transfer from laboratory to mass production
Representative Achievements
- Lightweight automotive copper-based friction materials commercialized
- Products exported to Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and Russia